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The authors of the study say sexual identity should be considered as a “social determinant of health”. Lesbians more likely to be overweight than straight women, study finds Independent.ie Lesbian and bisexual women are at greater risk of being overweight than heterosexual women, research suggests. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/lesbians-more-likely-to-be-overweight-than-straight-women-study-finds-37839086.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37839115.ece/93738/AUTOCROP/h342/new.PNG Email Lesbian and bisexual women are at greater… Read More »

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Definition When we talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in men, we’re talking about testosterone. A small amount of testosterone is produced in the adrenal glands, but for men the majority of testosterone is produced in the testicles. Testosterone has both physical and psychological benefits.1 Physically, the hormone has several functions for… Read More »

The range of services offered by pharmacies, including chains and independents, is growing fast. Many now offer flu and other vaccinations, including travel vaccines. Some help manage “specialty” drugs, complicated medications that require injections or infusions. Or pharmacies can monitor blood pressure or blood sugar levels. “Patients spend a lot more time in their local… Read More »